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HTML5

[Definition]:

HTML5 is the next major revision of the HTML standard, the markup language for presenting content on the Web. It is the backbone of arcplan’s Responsive Design philosophy to seamlessly deploy state-of-the-art BI solutions to any device. At this point, all major browsers – Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Opera, and Internet Explorer – as well as modern smartphones support HTML5 enhancements. What is important to note is that HTML5 makes multimedia and graphics content easier to handle on any device. The user’s experience with BI apps is better and faster with HTML5 because of its reduced reliance on plugins, which are handled differently in each browser. HTML5 ensures that all content is served up the same way, regardless of browser or device.